A Texas courtroom fell silent this week as Judge John Roach Jr. imposed a sweeping gag order in the high-profile murder case against Karmelo Anthony, preventing all parties from discussing the case publicly.
According to The Daily Caller, the Collin County judge issued the order to maintain integrity in the upcoming trial set for June 2026. Anthony stands accused of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
The case has sparked national attention due to racial undertones, as Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white. Judge Roach’s order bars parties, police, witnesses, and experts from speaking to media outlets or posting about the case on social media platforms without court approval.
Confrontation Turned Deadly at Memorial High School Track Meet
Witnesses at the scene reported that Anthony was sitting under his team’s tent at Memorial High School when he was told he shouldn’t be there. According to reports, the situation escalated quickly…